How to pronounce toghu
Say it like TOHG-hoo. Toghu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOHG).
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US American/ˈtoʊɡhu/TOHG-hoo
UK British/ˈtəʊɡhu/TOHG-hoo
- TOHG
- hoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toghu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of toghu
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHG-hoo.
What does toghu mean?
noun
- A style of regalia originating with the Grasslands people of northwest Cameroon and made from black velvet or velvet-like cloth embroidered with symbols in bright colors.
- The deep black cloth used in such regalia without regard to its state of embroidery.
- Toghu regalia; atoghu.
Questions about saying toghu
How do you pronounce toghu?
Say TOHG-hoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊɡhu/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊɡhu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toghu?
Toghu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOHG). Broken into parts: TOHG · hoo.
Is toghu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊɡhu/ (TOHG-hoo).